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Optimistic Day

A Poem by Ngozi Ada Jessica Chukueke | Year 9 Benue
An Article by Obehi Henshaw-Ativie | Year 8 Senegal
I thought we had a deal,
And no I’m not making an appeal,
ptimistic Day! A day to forget all the downs of life
I fought for my freedom,
and focus on the ups. Basically, being optimistic
I didn’t think I would get beaten up,
O means having a positive outlook on life. Shouldn’t
Give me a break.
we all be like this? Optimistic Day is celebrated worldwide
on the first Thursday of February. This year, it falls on the
1st of February. In this article, we will be talking about why You’re behaving like a snake,
being optimistic is a good thing. Let’s dive in! With little to no shame,
You lied and broke an oath,
Firstly, optimistic people have a more positive mindset Something so sacred that I nearly felt like slicing your throat,
than the others. Optimism helps to build a positive mind-
Give me a break.
set meaning that these people will start to approach sit-
uations with hope and confidence. This helps focus on the
What do you take me for?
solutions and possibilities rather than on the problems or
A maid?
obstacles. This can also help to build resilience meaning that
they will bounce back up from setbacks or problems being Why not also make me mop the floor?
faced. And then consider it a fair trade.

Secondly, improved physical health. Some research suggests Give me a break,
that optimism can lead to increased physical health. It also And stop trying to take,

suggests that optimistic people will have faster immune sys-
I don’t like your games,
tems and faster recovery rates.
So yes, I rather not stay.

Finally, optimistic people tend to be better at problem-solving.
I gave you chances,
Optimistic people tend to see failures as an opportunity to
get better and are motivated to find solutions. This positive I befriended you even with all the consequences,
outlook can lead to creativity and problem-solving. Yet you changed in many ways,
And it just took days.
Break
Don’t forget to never stop looking on the bright side of things and Give me a break.
try being optimistic on this day of happiness. Optimism is the gate
to happiness.

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